Ice Threat Grounds Flights Across the Southern U.S.: Early Morning Disruptions at New Orleans International Airport

New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is facing widespread flight cancellations Thursday morning due to severe ice conditions threatening travel safety. All flights scheduled to arrive before noon have been canceled, with operations expected to resume in the afternoon as weather conditions improve.

Significant Travel Disruptions Across the Region:

  • New Orleans International Airport (MSY):
    • 124 flights canceled and 14 delayed (per FlightAware).
    • Airlines impacted include Southwest, Spirit, Delta, United, American Airlines, Envoy Air, Republic, British Airways, PSA Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and Breeze Airways.
  • Baton Rouge Metro Airport (BTR):
    • 14 cancellations reported.
    • Affected carriers: Envoy Air, Endeavor Air, United, PSA Airlines, SkyWest, Delta, and Mesa.
  • Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH):
    • 30 flights canceled and 7 delayed.
    • Airlines impacted: United, Mesa, CommuteAir, SkyWest, Volaris, Spirit, Lufthansa, KLM, and All Nippon Airways.
  • Charleston International Airport (CHS):
    • 90 cancellations and 7 delays.
    • Airlines impacted: Republic, American Airlines, PSA Airlines, Delta, Breeze Airways, Endeavor Air, Southwest, JetBlue, United, Mesa, Envoy Air, and Spirit.

MSY Urges Travelers to Stay Updated

Airport officials are closely monitoring the situation and encourage travelers to stay informed through their airline’s flight status updates. Additionally, with icy road conditions posing further travel challenges, passengers are advised to check for road closures and allow extra time if heading to the airport.

The icy weather is expected to cause ongoing disruptions across the southern U.S., highlighting the importance of staying prepared for additional delays or cancellations as the situation evolves.

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